1844--Sale and Escape of George Washington

Title: 1844--Sale and Escape of George Washington
Date: 1844
Formatted date: 1844-03-01
Event type: Escape
Description: George Washington escaped from bondage in the Deep South. He was taken for sale by Mr. Gaines, a slave trader from Boone County, where George Washington was raised.
Participant: African American(s): George Washington; unknown, George Washington [1]; Slave holder(s): Mr. Gaines; Gaines, Mr.
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Gaines family
Bibliographic citation: "Sale and Escape of George Washington," Mississippi Free Trader Natchez, MS, 27 Mar 1844
Source: Sale and Escape of George Washington

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Gaines, Mr.	Person
unknown, George Washington [1]	Person